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Consulting Engagement Letter
Consulting Engagement Letter
Date
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Client Information
Attn: {{client_contact_person}}
{{client_company_name}}
{{client_address}}
{{client_phone}}
{{client_email}}
Subject
Consulting Engagement for {{project_name}}
1. Introduction
This letter confirms the agreement between {{company_name}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Consultant") and {{client_company_name}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Client") for the provision of consulting services as detailed herein.
2. Scope of Services
The Consultant agrees to provide the following services (hereinafter referred to as "the Services") to the Client:
- {{service_1_description}}
- {{service_2_description}}
- {{service_3_description}}
Any additional services not explicitly mentioned in this scope will be subject to a separate agreement and additional charges.
3. Deliverables
The Consultant shall provide the following deliverables to the Client:
- {{deliverable_1}} by {{deliverable_1_due_date}}
- {{deliverable_2}} by {{deliverable_2_due_date}}
- {{deliverable_3}} by {{deliverable_3_due_date}}
4. Fees and Payment
The Client agrees to pay the Consultant a total fee of {{currency}} {{total_fee_amount}} for the Services.
Payment shall be made as follows:
- {{initial_payment_percentage}}% ({{currency}} {{initial_payment_amount}}) upon signing of this letter.
- {{milestone_payment_percentage}}% ({{currency}} {{milestone_payment_amount}}) upon completion of {{milestone_description}}.
- The remaining {{final_payment_percentage}}% ({{currency}} {{final_payment_amount}}) upon final delivery of all Services and deliverables.
All invoices are payable within {{payment_due_days}} days of receipt. Late payments may incur interest at a rate of {{interest_rate_percentage}}% per month.
5. Term and Termination
This engagement shall commence on {{start_date}} and conclude on {{end_date}}, unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
Either party may terminate this agreement with {{notice_period_days}} days written notice if the other party breaches any material term of this agreement and fails to cure such breach within the notice period.
6. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep all confidential information, including but not limited to business plans, financial information, client data, and proprietary methodologies, strictly confidential and not disclose it to any third party without prior written consent.
7. Independent Contractor
The Consultant shall operate as an independent contractor and not as an employee, partner, or joint venturer of the Client. The Consultant shall be solely responsible for all taxes and other liabilities arising from the compensation paid under this agreement.
8. Limitation of Liability
The Consultant's total liability under this agreement, whether in contract, tort, or otherwise, shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client for the Services outlined in this letter.
9. Governing Law
This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country/region}}, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
10. Entire Agreement
This letter constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.
Acceptance of Agreement
Please indicate your acceptance of these terms by signing below and returning a copy to us.
_____________________________
Signature
{{client_contact_person}}
{{client_company_name}}
Date: {{client_signature_date}}
_____________________________
Signature
{{consultant_name}}
{{company_name}}
Date: {{consultant_signature_date}}
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